Top spaces to host your next celebration by the bay
Geelong has a great selection of venues for birthdays, social events, and corporate functions. From waterfront restaurants to modern pubs and rooftop spaces, there’s a place to match your style and group size. Most venues include a complimentary $100 bar tab. Planning is easy. Browse below to compare spaces and pick the perfect Geelong venue for your next celebration.
A Saturday function in Geelong typically has a minimum spend of $1,450, which is the midpoint across the 16 spaces here that set one. The average works out at $1,812. About 19% of them also carry a hire charge, and where there is one it usually brings the minimum spend down rather than adding to it.
| Saturday | Lowest | Midpoint | Highest | Spaces |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum spend | $500 | $1,450 | $8,400 | 16 |
| Hire charge | $100 | $250 | $1,000 | 5 |
| Capacity | Charge | Lowest | Midpoint | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small rooms Up to 70 guests, 5 spaces | Minimum spend | $900 | $1,450 | $1,500 |
| Hire charge | $100 | $150 | $500 | |
| Medium rooms 71 to 140 guests, 3 spaces | Minimum spend | $500 | $1,000 | $1,500 |
| Large rooms 141 guests or more, 10 spaces | Minimum spend | $500 | $2,000 | $8,400 |
| Hire charge | $250 | $625 | $1,000 |
Large rooms sit about 38% above small rooms on minimum spend.
| Day | Typical hours | Usual start | Usual finish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday | 5 | 7pm | 12am |
| Saturday | 5 | 7pm | 12am |
Ranges from 3 hours at the short end to 8 at the long end. Going past the guaranteed finish usually costs extra.
Security guard charges apply at some venues here and are shown on each listing. 11 of the 18 will let you meet the minimum spend with a beverage package. Every one of them accepts a bar tab. Costs outside the venue quote usually include DJ hire, entertainment, specialised catering and decorations.
12 of the 18 spaces in Geelong include a bonus bar tab when you enquire through Partystar. That's 1 at $200, 7 at $100 and 4 at $50. The venue adds it to your bar on the night once you meet its stated requirement, which is either the hire charge, the minimum spend or the minimum guest numbers. See how the bonus bar tab works for the full detail.
Mostly not. 13 of the 16 spaces that set a minimum spend have no hire charge at all. The 3 that do charge run from $100 to $1,000 for a Saturday.
Food, drinks or both, depending on the venue. At a lot of venues drinks alone will cover it, and the venue's own listing says which applies. See how minimum spend works.
Last updated , based on 18 Geelong function spaces.
If you have a party to host, use Partystar to help you find a venue. Private rooms, bars, pubs, and clubs are listed and can be viewed and enquired via the website. Birthday parties including 21sts, 18ths, 30ths, 40ths and the rest; staff parties, engagements, receptions and going-away bashes - check us out. Hire might be cheap or even free, depending on your function needs.
